Power County Demographics
A map of Power County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 4,826 | 61.3% |
Hispanic | 2,624 | 33.3% |
Native American/Other | 202 | 2.6% |
Multiracial | 191 | 2.4% |
Asian | 18 | 0.2% |
Black | 17 | 0.2% |
Power County, Idaho had a population of 7,878 in 2020. It was 61.3% White, 0.2% Black, 0.2% Asian, 33.3% Hispanic, 2.6% Native American/Other, and 2.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Power County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Power County is the 33rd most populous county of the 44 counties in Idaho.
Power County's White Population
4,826 residents of Power County identify as White, or 61.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Power County less than the White share of the population of Idaho (78.9% White). Of the 44 counties in Idaho, Power County is ranked #41 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Power County is more White than neighboring Minidoka County (59.9% White). Power County is less White than neighboring Oneida County (93.3% White), Bannock County (81% White), Bingham County (72.8% White), and Cassia County (67% White).
Power County's Black Population
17 residents of Power County identify as Black, or 0.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Power County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Idaho (0.8% Black). Of the 44 counties in Idaho, Power County is ranked #21 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Power County is more Black than neighboring Oneida County (0% Black), and Minidoka County (0.1% Black). Power County is less Black than neighboring Bannock County (0.8% Black), and Cassia County (0.3% Black).
Power County's Asian Population
18 residents of Power County identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Power County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Idaho (1.4% Asian). Of the 44 counties in Idaho, Power County is ranked #36 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Power County is less Asian than neighboring Oneida County (0.3% Asian), Bannock County (1.3% Asian), Bingham County (0.4% Asian), and Cassia County (0.5% Asian).
Power County's Hispanic Population
2,624 residents of Power County identify as Hispanic, or 33.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Power County considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Idaho (13% Hispanic). Of the 44 counties in Idaho, Power County is ranked #4 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Power County is more Hispanic than neighboring Oneida County (3.9% Hispanic), Bannock County (9.2% Hispanic), Bingham County (17.4% Hispanic), and Cassia County (29.1% Hispanic). Power County is less Hispanic than neighboring Minidoka County (36.6% Hispanic).
Power County's Native American/Other Population
202 residents of Power County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Power County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Idaho (1.7% Native American/Other). Of the 44 counties in Idaho, Power County is ranked #8 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Power County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oneida County (0.6% Native American/Other), Minidoka County (0.7% Native American/Other), and Cassia County (0.9% Native American/Other). Power County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bannock County (3.7% Native American/Other), and Bingham County (6.4% Native American/Other).
Power County's Multiracial Population
191 residents of Power County identify as Multiracial, or 2.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Power County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Idaho (4.2% Multiracial). Of the 44 counties in Idaho, Power County is ranked #36 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Power County is more Multiracial than neighboring Oneida County (1.9% Multiracial), and Cassia County (2.1% Multiracial). Power County is less Multiracial than neighboring Bannock County (4% Multiracial), and Bingham County (2.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.